The average train between Basel and Saronno takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Saronno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Saronno. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Saronno at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Saronno. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Saronno station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Basel to Saronno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Saronno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Basel to Saronno train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Saronno is 242.2 km. The road distance is 307 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–260 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily.